Post-doc?/?experienced researcher

The Faculty of Medicine is one of five faculties of Umeå University.The faculty is an organization for education and research groups in the fields of medicine, odontology and health care.It comprises 13 departments, 2 research centers and 12 academic programmes.Within the faculty there are about 3 000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.About 1 000 people are employed here, among them about 500 teachers/researchers.A temporary (2 year) postdoctoral post has become available at the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Neuroscience.The position, starting on 1 September 2007 (although this date is negotiable) is within a research project using organotypical cultures of brain and spinal cord from adult rodents for the study of the role of the endocannabinoid system in neuroprotection.The ultimate goal of the project is to provide new pharmacological strategies for the early treatment of traumatic injury.The position offers you: - the opportunity to work in an internationally well-known endocannabinoid research group - the opportunity to live in one of Sweden's fastest growing cities, with a rich variety of sporting and cultural activities on your doorstep The position requires of you: - a working knowledge of brain and/or spinal cord organotypical cultures (from either adult or neonatal animals).Experience of in vitro models of neurodegeneration, in particular of trauma, will be considered as a merit - the ability to interact with other group members and to have good skills in the teaching of organotypical culture techniques to PhD students - a good knowledge of the English language The definition of "Post-doc / experienced researcher" is a scientist who has actively been involved in research for a total period of 4-10 years.Swedish citizens are not eligible for this post.The contract is limited to 24 months.For more information, contact Prof.Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.We look forward to receiving your application!